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Get ready to celebrate the incredible women of UK agriculture at the

National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026!

Now in its third year, these awards are back to honour the trailblazing, innovating, and leading women working across the UK's agri-sectors.

With 12 awards being awarded this initiative shines a spotlight on female achievement and aims to build a stronger and wider network of individuals and businesses, within a traditionally male-dominated sector.

Best of all, it's free to enter, the winner will be announced at the,

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday 5th May 2026. 

Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of this exciting event!

Let's celebrate the incredible women of UK agriculture.

Entry Deadline: Friday 30th January 2026 


ENTRY DEADLINE

Entries close Friday 30th January 2026

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Enter or Nominate FAQ

Submit your entry via the National Women in Agriculture Awards' online system.

You will need to register for an account via the awards website and then head to the categories page to select the awards you wish to enter; you may enter more than one category.

Once added to your basket, the online system allows you to save your entries and add to or edit them until entries close. Once you have completed the entry forms, press submit. 

To check that your entry is submitted correctly, log in via the awards website and look under the AWARDS header in your dashboard. All submitted entries will appear under Nominations. If your entry is not showing under Nominations, please check your Basket and Saved items. 

Deadline for entries: Friday 30 January 2026

There are 2 ways to make a nomination for an award. Which one you choose will depend on how much of the entry form and questions you are able to answer on their behalf. 

Completing the entry on someone's behalf

All entries must be submitted online, with the entry forms fully completed. Please look at the entry form for the category you are nominating for, before submitting. If you are nominating a person or business and are completing the entry form on their behalf, please ensure that you complete the entry form in full and provide all requested information. If you are unable to complete the entry form, please see below.

Nominate using the nomination form

If you would like to nominate someone but cannot complete the full entry form on their behalf, please fill in our nomination form and we will contact the nominee to enter and complete their entry form. Nominations can be anonymous if this is preferred. 

These Awards are aimed at recognising women who demonstrably work within the UK's agricultural sectors.

Please read all category criteria and entry form questions thoroughly before entering, as this will indicate what is required of your entry. 

Please ensure you place the main component of your entry within the web-form and that you provide the information requested in each question.

You are encouraged to include additional information you believe will support your entry, as well as supporting material, but it should not comprise the main component of your entry.

The National Women in Agriculture Awards are open to all UK-based businesses and women working within the industry.

You are welcome to submit multiple entries, but please ensure that you review the criteria for each category carefully before submitting.

Previous year’s winners are not eligible to enter the same category again; however, you may participate in different categories.

All entries must be submitted using the online form by Friday, January 31, 2026.

We understand that some information may be sensitive, and all business information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality (NDAs can be requested if needed).

The judges’ decisions are FINAL, and there will be no discussions or requests for clarification entertained.

Your entry will be judged based on the information you submit in the main entry form. You may submit additional supporting information, however this should enhance your entry and not replace the content of the entry form itself.

Now is your chance to shine, so don't hold back - share all the amazing achievements you’ve been working on!

Be sure to include concrete evidence of the impact you, your business, or innovation has had on your work, your team, and the broader industry.

The judges are particularly interested in quantifiable metrics related to business performance and growth. Keep it concise. Our judges will review many entries, so focus on making yours memorable!

Stick to the entry form guidelines; avoid straying from the specified format.

Remember, supporting documents should serve as just that - supporting evidence. Your primary entry should carry the majority of your submission.

Engaging narratives lead to victories. Individuals and companies that make positive changes or showcase innovation are highly valued. Share a story that illustrates why you are deserving of this award.

GOOD LUCK!

Thank you very much for your kind words and the organisation of such an incredible event. The photos are great.

It is such a privilege to have been recognised amongst such inspirational women in the industry.

What a wonderful way to bring everyone together and recognise what has been achieved. It also inspires us all to pull together going forward as we face challenges such as food security, maintaining fair import standards and fighting for the survival of family farms. Together we have a strong voice! The evening was an absolute joy - from the grand venue, to the delicious food, attentive servers and smooth running of the awards presentation.

Emily Mee - 2025

 I am truly honoured and over the moon! It was a fantastic evening. I really enjoyed. Stunning venue, food and entertainment. It was a privilege to be shortlisted let alone win in a room full of incredibly talented and passionate women.

As a woman farmer and teacher, I strive to be a role model, proving that passion, willingness to learn and hard work transcend gender. I hope my successes ignite passion in the next generation and inspire them to create a sustainable farming industry for the future.

Katie- Rose Pugh - 2025

I am absolutely delighted to have won the agricultural advisor of the year category at the National Women in Agriculture awards 2025. I have worked as a consultant with SAC Consulting in Edinburgh for 14 years, carrying out general farm consultancy with a specialism in biodiversity and the environment. I love my job and all the variety that it brings, working with so many fantastic colleagues and inspiring farming clients. Over the last 8 years or so I have developed a women in agriculture programme, funded by the Farm Advisory Service and this has been a real passion for me, as I fully understand the juggle that women in agriculture face. Like many women in agriculture, as my family has grown, so have my responsibilities at work and on the farm, and it’s important to give space for women to come together to network and learn.

Mary-Jane Lawrie - 2025

EnviroSystems is over the moon about winning the Business of the Year Award in a ceremony which specifically champions women in farming and agriculture. On the evening we met lots of prominent people involved in agriculture (both farmers and people that support farmers in some way). It was a wonderful ceremony in a spectacular venue. The food was delicious and it was nice that the wine was included in the booking - it went down well, it was a really fun evening with the band playing after! Considering this is only the 2nd event of its kind and the importance of the initiative, "Women in Agriculture" the turnout at the event was amazing. The level of support reflects the importance of the work you are doing for Women and their roles within Agriculture.

Liz and Sally Russell - 2025 WINNER - BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

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